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International International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2023

International Transgender Day of Visibility provides an opportunity to celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals while also highlighting the ongoing challenges they face. Visibility is a crucial aspect of transgender advocacy because it helps to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about the transgender community. By raising awareness and educating people about transgender experiences, we can help to create a more inclusive and accepting society. Learn more here.

Happy International Women's Day - March 8, 2023

Today is International Women's Day, and it is a significant opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and around the world while also highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality. This year's theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women from all ages and walks of life have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres. Learn more about inspiring Canadian women and gender equality in Canada by clicking the headline of this news story.

Valleycliffe 2023/24 Kindergarten Registration Lottery

Kindergarten registration for Valleycliffe Elementary School is open between January 17th to 20th. All kindergarten families are asked to fill out the SD48 webform, which includes basic contact information such as name, email address, physical address and student name and grade. Parents will be walked through the process within the webform to either register as a returning or a brand new student to the district.

In previous years the registration process has operated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This year we are piloting a lottery registration for Valleycliffe catchment students in an effort to provide more equitable access for families. This means that all Valleycliffe in-catchment families who register between January 17th and 20th will be considered to have registered, and their registration order will be assigned randomly. In the event that a student is unable to be placed, they will be added to a Valleycliffe school waitlist, and offered a spot at the closest available school. After the registration period ends on January 20th, all families who register after the 20th will be added in priority order according to their registration date, and added to any waitlist that may result.

I also want to assure you that this process will not impact the number of seats available in the Kindergarten. We will follow all the typical registration processes.

Please note: In-catchment students are still prioritized over out-of-catchment students, as per Board Policy 501. Out-of-catchment students can still request a transfer and will be considered if space is available after in-catchment students are assigned.
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